This opportunity is curated through the UF TESI Environmental Leaders Network. Opportunities posted through the Network may not be affiliated with the Florida Museum or TESI, but are shared with UF undergraduate students who want to learn more about environmental research, education and outreach, and civic engagement. 

Host Organization

Earth Force

Position title

Program Manager

Type of position

Full-time, paid (flexible/hybrid)

Position description

This position is responsible for developing and supporting Earth Force community partner organizations. This includes identifying organizations, building partnerships, and providing professional development and program support in a blended learning setting. The successful candidate has the ability to work independently while being a part of a virtual team and is able to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds. Because we are a virtual organization, team members must have access to a comfortable (and efficient) workspace in their home/community. The position requires a highly organized and dynamic leader and strategic thinker who has the initiative to grow, enhance, and maintain current programs in order to achieve the organization’s strategic goals.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate: We are looking for individuals who are creative problem solvers, self-starters, capable of multi-tasking, and taking initiative. In particular, we are looking for a person who can demonstrate that they are an innovative thinker, who can make a contribution to a high-functioning team, and above all wants to increase youth participation in environmental decision-making.

  • Partnership development and support and/or community organizing experience
  • Knowledge of and experience with at least one of the following: problem solving, action civics, formal/informal education, and/or inquiry or project‐based learning
  • Professional development facilitation and/or adult education experience
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills (includes public speaking)
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Proven ability to produce high quality projects, ahead of deadlines and on budget
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and duties
  • Experience working in virtual environments
  • Required to pass a background check
  • Must provide personal, insured transportation for reimbursed business use
  • Must provide personal cell phone for reimbursed business use
  • Overnight travel is required (10% ‐ 20%)
  • Stable, reliable internet connection

Remote or in-person

Remote/hybrid

Location

Location: AZ, CO, MN, PA, or VA preferred. Can be flexible.

Deadline to Apply

May 10, 2023

To learn more and apply:

View the complete job description. Please submit an updated resume and cover letter to: jobs@earthforce.org by May 10, 2023. Please include three professional references in your cover letter.

For questions, contact

Alyssa McConkey, amcconkey@earthforce.org